Brasuda Pty Ltd

20/08/2026

🌾 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧? 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Brachiaria is a highly productive forage crop, valued for its excellent grazing potential, drought tolerance and ability to thrive in a wide range of soil conditions. To achieve the best results, planting should take place once soil temperatures have warmed up and there is sufficient moisture for germination.

📅 In most summer rainfall areas of South Africa, the ideal planting period for Brachiaria is from September/October, after the last risk of frost has passed.

For successful establishment:

✅ Plant into a well-prepared seedbed.
✅ Ensure adequate soil moisture at planting.
✅ Conduct a soil test and correct nutrient deficiencies beforehand.
✅ Avoid planting too deeply—small seeds require good contact with the soil.
✅ Control weeds during the establishment phase.

A well-managed Brachiaria pasture can provide high-quality grazing, improve carrying capacity and support livestock production for years to come.

🌱 Contact Brasuda Forage Seeds to find the right Brachiaria variety for your farming operation and place your order in time for the upcoming planting season.

18/08/2026

🌾 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐲𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰!

For producers who rely on ryegrass under irrigation, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭. Establishing your pasture on time gives your crops the best chance for vigorous growth and high yields.

Preparations before planting:

🔎 Soil Testing: Begin by testing your soil to check for nutrient levels and pH. Amend soil as needed for optimal ryegrass growth (a pH between 5.5 and 7 is ideal).
🚜 Seedbed Preparation: Ensure a smooth, fine, and firm seedbed by clearing weeds, incorporating organic matter, and breaking up clods. This helps seeds make good soil contact and improves germination rates.
💧 Irrigation Check: Inspect all irrigation systems for leaks or blockages. Set up irrigation scheduling to ensure consistent moisture, critical for seedling establishment.
🌱 Fertilizer Application: Apply recommended fertilizers based on your soil test results. Early application of phosphorus and potassium helps young plants build strong root systems.

🌀 W**d & Pest Management: Eliminate weeds before seeding, and keep an eye out for early pests or disease risks. Applying the right controls at the start can protect your crop.

By taking these steps, you’ll maximize the chances of a productive, healthy ryegrass pasture.

Contact Brasuda for more information.
Office: +27 10 591 2226
Email: [email protected]

13/08/2026

🌾 Vir produsente wat op raaigras onder besproeiing staatmaak, is 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐤𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐲𝐝 om te plant.

Raaigras is bekend vir sy uitstekende smaaklikheid, wat beteken jou diere verkies om dit te vreet bo baie ander weidingsgewasse. Dit moedig hoër voerinnames aan, wat lei tot beter groei en melkproduksie. Daarbenewens is raaigras ryk aan proteïene, energie en belangrike minerale – alles noodsaaklik vir ’n gesonde en produktiewe kudde.

Deur betyds te vestig, gee jy jou weiding die beste kans om sterk groei en hoë opbrengste te lewer:

✅ Beter vestiging voor warmer weer aanbreek.
✅ Maksimum benutting van beskikbare water.
✅ Hoë kwaliteit winter- en lenteweiding.
✅ Gesonde, voedingsryke voer vir jou kudde – met besonderse smaaklikheid en voedingswaarde.

Nou is ook die ideale tyd om jou besproeiingstelsel na te gaan en seker te maak jou grond is gereed vir die nuwe seisoen.

Kontak Brasuda vir meer inligting.
Kantoor: +27 10 591 2226
e-pos: [email protected]

10/08/2026

🌱 Happy Women’s Day! 🌱

South Africa’s National Women’s Month 2026 celebrates the theme: “Empowered Women Empower the Nation.”

At Brasuda, we believe that empowering women in agriculture creates stronger families, thriving communities and a more sustainable future. Women play an important role in farming — from managing crops and livestock to building successful agricultural businesses. By providing access to knowledge, resources, quality seed and support, we can help more women take their place in the agricultural sector.

Let us continue to encourage and support women who are growing food, caring for the land and shaping the future of farming in South Africa.

Here’s to the women who plant, nurture and harvest hope. 🌾

05/08/2026

Brasuda offers both summer and winter cover crop mixtures, as well as custom combinations tailored to different farming regions and production systems.

For the upcoming summer planting season, Brasuda offers three main cover crop mixes:
🌱Standard Summer Mix
🌱Super Summer Mix
🌱Super Summer Mix with Vetch

Our Super Summer Cover Mix consists of four species:
🌱Babala (pearl millet)
🌱Forage sorghum
🌱Cowpeas
🌱Teff

This mixture is designed to increase soil organic matter, improve soil fertility, suppress weeds and nematodes, reduce erosion, improve water infiltration and boost soil carbon levels.

Brasuda specialises in cover crops that improve soil health, suppress weeds, reduce erosion and provide grazing or forage. 📞 For more information please contact us at 010 591 2226 or email [email protected].

Click here for a quick quote: http://brasuda.co.za/quote/t

03/08/2026

🌱 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐢 𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐬!

Augustus is die ideale tyd om vir die komende seisoen te beplan en lusern te vestig. Hierdie veelsydige meerjarige gewas is bekend vir sy hoë voedingswaarde, uitstekende proteïeninhoud en vermoë om jaar ná jaar kwaliteit voer vir vee te lewer.

Om die beste resultate te verseker, is dit belangrik om vroegtydig voor te berei:
✅ Laat jou grond ontleed om die pH en voedingstatus te bepaal.
✅ Dien kalk en kunsmis toe volgens die grondontledings.
✅ Berei ’n fyn, ferm saadbed voor.
✅ Beplan jou besproeiing of wagtyd vir die eerste lentereëns.
✅ Bestel jou saad betyds om teleurstelling te voorkom.

Lusern dra nie net by tot hoëgehalte voerproduksie nie, maar verbeter ook grondvrugbaarheid deur stikstof natuurlik vas te lê.

🌾 Brasuda bied ’n reeks kwaliteit lusern- en voersaadprodukte wat aangepas is vir verskillende streke en boerderystelsels.

Kontak ons gerus vir meer inligting:
📞 Kantoor: +27 10 591 2226
📧 e-pos: [email protected]

Alternatiewelik kan u ons kontak deur die aanlynvorm in te vul:
https://www.brasuda.co.za/quote

30/07/2026

🌾 Moenie die 𝐫𝐚𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐬-venster misloop nie!

Vir produsente wat op raaigras onder besproeiing staatmaak, is 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐤𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐲𝐝 om te plant. Deur betyds te vestig, gee jy jou weiding die beste kans om sterk groei en hoë opbrengste te lewer.

Waarom betyds plant?

✅ Beter vestiging voor warmer weer aanbreek.
✅ Maksimum benutting van beskikbare water.
✅ Hoë kwaliteit winter- en lenteweiding.
✅ Gesonde, voedingsryke voer vir jou kudde.

Nou is ook die ideale tyd om jou besproeiingstelsel na te gaan en seker te maak jou grond is gereed vir die nuwe seisoen.

Kontak Brasuda vir meer inligting.
Kantoor: +27 10 591 2226
e-pos: [email protected]

30/07/2026

27/07/2026

🌱 Dis amper tyd om lusern te plant!

Augustus en vroeg September is die ideale vensterperiode om lusern onder besproeiing te vestig.

✔️ Maak seker dat grondontledings gedoen is.
✔️ Berei die saadbed deeglik voor.
✔️ Verseker voldoende besproeiing tydens ontkieming en vroeë groei.
✔️ Beheer onkruid voordat daar geplant word.

Lusern is ’n langtermynbelegging wat uitstekende kwaliteit voer en ’n hoë proteïeninhoud aan veeprodusente bied. Die regte voorbereiding vandag bepaal môre se opbrengs.

Kontak Brasuda vir advies oor die beste kultivars vir jou plaas 010 591 2226 of [email protected].

24/07/2026

Brasuda offers both summer and winter cover crop mixtures, as well as custom combinations tailored to different farming regions and production systems.

For the upcoming summer planting season, Brasuda offers three main cover crop mixes:

🌱Standard Summer Mix
🌱Super Summer Mix
🌱Super Summer Mix with Vetch

Our Super Summer Cover Mix consists of four species:

🌱Babala (pearl millet)
🌱Forage sorghum
🌱Cowpeas
🌱Teff

This mixture is designed to increase soil organic matter, improve soil fertility, suppress weeds and nematodes, reduce erosion, improve water infiltration and boost soil carbon levels.

Brasuda specialises in cover crops that improve soil health, suppress weeds, reduce erosion and provide grazing or forage. 📞 For more information please contact us at 010 591 2226 or email [email protected].

Click here for a quick quote: http://brasuda.co.za/quote/